SURGICAL ASSISTANT

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Diploma Program - Surgical Assistant program must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)

Additional requirements:

 Type of degree: N/A

 Area of study or major: Surgical Assistant

Preferred educational qualifications: Associates Degree in the field of Surgical Technology; Military Training; 5 or more years of experience without a degree.

 Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

 Current CPR is required.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: 2 Years as a surgical tech; 2 years as an SA

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

 Must be able to multitask with interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor

 Basic computer knowledge

 Strong organizational skills

 Effective interpersonal and communication skills